Palaeontology & Research Projects

Dinosaur Provincial Park is more than just
a vacation destination. Scientists also seek answers to
paleontological, biological, archaeological and geological
questions posed by the incredible resources found here.
All research and collection activity that occurs in
Dinosaur Provincial Park requires a p﻿﻿ermit. The permit
must be obtained prior to the start of any research or collection
project.

Historic connections between science and the park date back over
120 years. Joseph B. Tyrrell's 1884 survey of the Drumheller region
for the Geological Survey of Canada brought attention to the
Red Deer River valley. In 1888, Thomas C. Weston was the first
person to explore and publish his findings on the section of the
valley that is now Dinosaur Provincial Park. That legacy is carried
on today by dedicated scientists, students and volunteers from both
natural and cultural history disciplines.

Visitors are most familiar with the research program led by
the Royal Tyrrell Museum in the park.
However, universities and museums in Canada and around the world
have conducted field studies. These range from just a few
weeks to multi-year projects.

Below is a table of recent and archived reports from
agencies and individuals.